Middle & High School Program Designer (California) at Think Academy US

<p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3533054"><strong class="ql-author-3533054">Location: </strong><span class="ql-author-3533054">San Jose, CA (Hybrid/Onsite)</span></p> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3533054"><strong class="ql-author-3533054">Job Type:&nbsp;</strong><span class="ql-author-3533054">Full-Time</span><span class="ql-author-3624684">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3624684"><strong class="ql-author-3624684 ql-size-11 ql-font-system">Location:&nbsp;</strong><span class="ql-author-3624684 ql-size-11 ql-font-system">1245 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose</span></p> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3533054"><strong class="ql-author-3533054">Intended Start Date</strong><span class="ql-author-3533054">: ASAP</span></p> <div class="ql-divide ql-long-3533054 ql-authorBlock-3533054 ql-embed-selected"><hr></div> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3533054"><strong class="ql-author-3533054"><u>About Think Academy</u></strong></p> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3533054"><span class="ql-author-3533054 ql-size-11 ql-font-system">Think Academy US (</span><a class="ql-link ql-author-3533054 ql-size-11 ql-font-system" href="http://www.thethinkacademy.com/" target="_blank">www.TheThinkAcademy.com</a><span class="ql-author-3533054 ql-size-11 ql-font-system">), is recently established education technology (Ed-Tech) company to provide K-12 extra-curricular learning services through science and technology. At Think Academy, we provide full cycle service to foster local children’s ability to think critically, to strengthen their logic skills, and to help them fulfill their goals through innovative teaching techniques. We believe Love and Technology can make education better!</span></p> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3624684"><strong class="ql-author-3624684 ql-size-11 ql-font-microsoftyahei"><u>About This Role</u></strong></p> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3388653"><span class="ql-author-3388653">We are seeking a high-caliber&nbsp;</span><strong class="ql-author-3388653">Middle &amp; High School Program Designer</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653"> to lead our "Credit for Advancement" initiative across </span><strong class="ql-author-3388653">California</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653">. Your core objective is to ensure Think Academy’s Middle and High School math courses are recognized for official academic credit by California school districts.</span></p> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3388653"><span class="ql-author-3388653">You will navigate the complexities of the </span><strong class="ql-author-3388653">UC A-G approval process</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653">, lead </span><strong class="ql-author-3388653">WASC/Cognia accreditation</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653"> efforts, and design the instructional infrastructure (curriculum and teacher training) required to meet California’s rigorous secondary education standards.</span></p> <div class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3388653" data-header="4" data-foldable="true" data-default-linespacing="100"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong class="ql-author-3388653">Key Responsibilities:</strong></span></div> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3388653"><strong class="ql-author-3388653">1. California Standards Alignment &amp; Curriculum Design</strong></p> <ul> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3388653">Audit and adapt Think Academy’s secondary math curriculum to ensure 100% alignment with the </span><strong class="ql-author-3388653">California Common Core State Standards (CA CCSS)</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653"> and the </span><strong class="ql-author-3388653">California Mathematics Framework</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653">.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3388653">Lead the submission and maintenance of courses for </span><strong class="ql-author-3388653">UC A-G approval</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653">, ensuring our curriculum meets the requirements for California college entrance.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3388653">Develop comprehensive course catalogs, instructional materials, and assessment rubrics that satisfy the "Evidence of Rigor" required by California public and private school systems.</span></li> </ul> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3388653"><strong class="ql-author-3388653">2. State-Wide Accreditation &amp; Compliance</strong></p> <ul> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3388653">Direct the institutional accreditation process for the California region (specifically </span><strong class="ql-author-3388653">WASC</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653"> and </span><strong class="ql-author-3388653">Cognia</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653">), managing self-studies, site visits, and annual reporting.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3388653">Act as the subject matter expert on California Education Code regarding </span><strong class="ql-author-3388653">Credit by Examination</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653"> and </span><strong class="ql-author-3388653">Alternative Credit Options</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653">.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3388653">Standardize transcript generation and student record-keeping to ensure seamless credit transferability to California school district SIS (Student Information Systems).</span></li> </ul> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3388653"><strong class="ql-author-3388653">3. Accredited Teacher Training &amp; Certification</strong></p> <ul> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3388653">Design a "California Professional Standards" training program for our instructional staff, focusing on differentiated instruction and state-aligned pedagogical techniques.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3388653">Establish and monitor teacher evaluation frameworks required by accreditation bodies to maintain high instructional quality.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3388653">Oversee the professional development (PD) hours and certification tracking for our secondary school faculty.</span></li> </ul> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3388653"><strong class="ql-author-3388653">4. Institutional Relations &amp; California Parent Advocacy</strong></p> <ul> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3388653">Build strategic partnerships with </span><strong class="ql-author-3388653">California School Districts (LEAs)</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653"> to establish formal Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) for credit recognition.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3388653">Empower parents across California by creating "Credit Advancement Guidebooks" and hosting webinars on how to navigate the credit transfer process with school counselors.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3388653">Provide direct advocacy support for students seeking to place into advanced math tracks using Think Academy credits.</span></li> </ul> <div class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3388653" data-header="4" data-foldable="true" data-default-linespacing="100"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong class="ql-author-3388653">What We’re Looking For:</strong></span></div> <ul> <li class=""><strong class="ql-author-3388653">Educational Background:</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653"> Master’s degree in School Administration, Curriculum &amp; Instruction, or a related field.</span></li> <li class=""><strong class="ql-author-3388653">Regulatory Knowledge:</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653"> Deep expertise in </span><strong class="ql-author-3388653">California secondary education requirements</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653">, including UC A-G, WASC accreditation, and CA CCSS.</span></li> <li class=""><strong class="ql-author-3388653">Bilingual Proficiency:</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653"> Professional working proficiency in </span><strong class="ql-author-3388653">English</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653"> is required.</span></li> <li class=""><strong class="ql-author-3388653">Strategic Communication:</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653"> Proven ability to negotiate with school district administrators, registrars, and department chairs.</span></li> </ul> <div class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3388653" data-header="4" data-foldable="true"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong class="ql-author-3388653">Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></div> <ul> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3388653">Prior experience as a California School Principal, Assistant Principal, or Registrar.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3388653">Direct experience leading a school through a successful WASC accreditation cycle.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3388653">Existing network within major California school districts (e.g., LAUSD, SFUSD, San Jose Unified).</span></li> </ul> <div class="ql-divide ql-long-3388653 ql-authorBlock-3388653 ql-embed-selected"><hr></div> <div class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3388653" data-header="4" data-foldable="true"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong class="ql-author-3388653">Why You Will Love This Role:</strong></span></div> <ul> <li class=""><strong class="ql-author-3388653">Pioneering Work:</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653"> You will define the standard for how supplemental Ed-Tech programs integrate with the California public school system.</span></li> <li class=""><strong class="ql-author-3388653">Scalability:</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653"> While starting in California, your work will serve as the blueprint for our national accreditation strategy.</span></li> <li class=""><strong class="ql-author-3388653">Professional Prestige:</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653"> Lead a high-visibility project that combines policy, curriculum design, and institutional leadership.</span></li> </ul> <div class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3388653" data-header="4" data-foldable="true" data-default-linespacing="100"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong class="ql-author-3388653">Compensation &amp; Benefits Structure:</strong></span></div> <ul> <li class=""><strong class="ql-author-3388653">Total Compensation Package:</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653"> $95,000 - $120,000</span></li> <ul> <li class=""><em class="ql-author-3388653">Includes Base Salary + Performance Bonus + Optional Teaching Compensation</em></li> </ul> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3388653">401k and Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.</span></li> <li class=""><strong class="ql-author-3388653">H1B Sponsorship</strong><span class="ql-author-3388653"> available for eligible candidates.</span></li> <li class=""><span class="ql-author-3388653">Relocation Allowance available for candidates moving to the Bay Area.</span></li> </ul> <div class="ql-divide ql-long-3533054 ql-authorBlock-3533054 ql-embed-selected"><hr></div> <p class="ql-direction-ltr ql-long-3533054"><em class="ql-author-3533054">Think Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.&nbsp;</em></p>